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    Offline dfrazz

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    2 Engine Swaps
    « on: November 09, 2016 - 12:32:45 PM »
    I have taken on two engine swaps at the same time. This was not planned, just kind of all fell into place.

    My '68 Charger is getting a 505 ci stroker. 73440 ended up buying my 440 that is a great stock motor that I was planning on stroking, but got a great deal on the 505 from a friend locally. We plan to have the swap completed by Friday or Monday.

    My '70 Cuda is getting a 392 Hemi with the new conversion kit announced at Sema last week.  Dave at Roseville not only helped me order all the parts, but found a buyer for my 340 6-barrel.  The crate should be here by the end of the week, and we will do this swap over the next couple of weeks.

    I have use of my buddies shop that makes this all possible, and SleepyChallenger is helping a ton!

    Here are pics of the first night.









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    Offline 1 Wild R/T

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    Re: 2 Engine Swaps
    « Reply #1 on: November 09, 2016 - 12:40:10 PM »
    I like seeing the tall jack stand, someone thought about weight balance....  FWIW I use T bolts in the front frame rails to attach them to the front lift arms...
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    Offline mopardave

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    Re: 2 Engine Swaps
    « Reply #2 on: November 09, 2016 - 05:08:10 PM »
     :clapping: :cheers:

    NICE !!!!!!!!!!!!!

    the Rad/fan assembly and other items are ordered up.

    Have Fun,
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    Offline mopardave

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    Re: 2 Engine Swaps
    « Reply #3 on: November 09, 2016 - 05:14:25 PM »
    Mystery Boxes
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    Offline cudabob496

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    Re: 2 Engine Swaps
    « Reply #4 on: November 09, 2016 - 07:48:32 PM »
    a garage to die for!
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    Offline ec_co

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    Re: 2 Engine Swaps
    « Reply #5 on: November 09, 2016 - 07:50:35 PM »
    I'd love to see how the new conversion works out. if you need an extra set of hands I'm generally free on the weekends and happy to help
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    Offline moparman82

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    Re: 2 Engine Swaps
    « Reply #6 on: November 09, 2016 - 09:42:38 PM »
    Hmmmmm, suddenly re-scheduling my visit to see you dan hahaha I'll be there for first test drive! Lol
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    Re: 2 Engine Swaps
    « Reply #7 on: November 09, 2016 - 10:03:36 PM »
    Out the bottom is easy :2thumbs:
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    Offline Katfish

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    Re: 2 Engine Swaps
    « Reply #8 on: November 09, 2016 - 10:45:53 PM »
    Hope you do a thread on the 392 swap, following along
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    Offline Markp

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    Re: 2 Engine Swaps
    « Reply #9 on: November 10, 2016 - 01:52:30 AM »
    Two engine swaps are always better then one!
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    Offline 73440

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    Re: 2 Engine Swaps
    « Reply #10 on: November 10, 2016 - 06:48:36 AM »
    Gonna be tough to decide which to drive.
    Nice side by side !
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    Offline dfrazz

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    2 Engine Swaps
    « Reply #11 on: November 11, 2016 - 10:04:08 AM »
    Thank you guys.  Happy to provide rides to any and all! 

    Pics from last night. Assembled most of the 505 and unpacked the 392. Drew (SleepyChallenger) was a huge help. Dave (73440) picked up the 440 then came back to help stab the 505!











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    Offline timbbuc2

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    Re: 2 Engine Swaps
    « Reply #12 on: November 11, 2016 - 11:52:07 AM »
    Great pics, but when they are running videos would be sweet :woohoo:
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    Offline HP_Cuda

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    Re: 2 Engine Swaps
    « Reply #13 on: November 11, 2016 - 12:30:42 PM »

    Dang Frazz, I'm jealous!!!

    Is that a dent in the Hemi exhaust?

    You should make a vid where you start one after the other! Epic!
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    Offline dfrazz

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    Re: 2 Engine Swaps
    « Reply #14 on: November 11, 2016 - 01:26:55 PM »
    Quote from: HP_Cuda on November 11, 2016 - 12:30:42 PM

    Is that a dent in the Hemi exhaust?


    I believe that is factory since all the pics I have found show that dent.  And yes, there will be videos!
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